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36C24422R0147

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36C24422R0147 X 07-08-2022 460-22-2-5332-0016 460-19-001 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 VA Medical Center 1010 Delafield Rd Pittsburgh

PA

15215 See attached delivery schedule

Cheryl A. Roberts 302-304-1292 Design Build Renovate 9 Center, Project No. 460-19-001, Wilmington VA Medical Center

The scope of this project is to hire a Design/Build team that will provide architectural design, tools, labor, materials, and supervision to Renovate 9 Center at Wilmington VA Medical Center.

Refer to FAR 52.226-27, Site Visit, for Contractor site visit information.

Prior to commencement of work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified "competent person" (CP) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

This project is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns. Bidders must be verified as SDVOSB per the Center for Veterans Enterprises (CVE) https://www.vetbiz.gov website.

Award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror whose offer, in conformance with this solicitation, represents best value to the Government.

The magnitude of construction is between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00

The small business site standard is $39.5 million. North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 236220.

Solicitation may be canceled, and all offers rejected before award but after solicitation closing date when it is clearly in the best interest of the Government.

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00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 VA Medical Center 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320

Austin Payment Center Department of Veterans Affairs PO Box 149971 Austin

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(512) 460-5429 X Michael F. White Contracting Officer

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PROPOSAL SCHEDULE

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THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE RESPONSIVE

/RESPONSIBLE OFFER FOR LINE ITEMS 0001. ITEM 0001 WILL BE A REQUIRED SUBMISSION FOR PHASE 2.

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STATEMENT OF WORK FOR DESIGN BUILD

Renovate 9 Center Project No. 460-19-001

-- Services --

PROVIDE:

· All labor, materials, tools and equipment, and the Design-Build (DB) services necessary for design and construction of a project described herein as well as other specific tasks as further defined by this Request for Proposal (RFP) the Design-Build Project No. 460-19-001, Renovate 9 Center. This procurement shall provide required design completion of the aforementioned project and perform construction of completed design work. Project shall be designed and completed in accordance with VA Criteria, and VA Specifications developed for the project.

· This Request for Proposal (RFP) document is intended to generally define the scope and design parameters to be included in this project. It is the responsibility of the Design-Build team to provide a complete set of approved design documents in a manner consistent with the VA guidelines, specifications, and design standards in order to complete construction within a 240-day schedule.

· Offeror shall be prepared for a 240-day schedule as indicated below in the Project Schedule. Offeror may propose an alternate schedule, in addition to the 240-day schedule, which will be reviewed by the VA. Schedules shall indicate the following:

· The design period which shall include provisions for VA reviews.

· Phasing plans for coordination of any site utility relocation work.

· Construction period services including:

· Mobilization

· Demolition

· Procurement and installation of equipment

· Provisions for overtime or shift work shall be included in the contract offer.

· Equipment unloading, placing, inspection, testing, commissioning, and reports.

· Professional Design-Build (DB) and healthcare planning services to include but not limited to:

· Site investigation – architectural, civil, structural, electrical, mechanical and any other engineering services as needed, environmental studies, and materials testing.

· Contract drawings and specifications for construction.

· Construction period services for DB A/E - review of shop drawing submissions, provide recommendations regarding contractor change proposals and requests for information (RFI), DB A/E shall visit site per VA's request, add to drawings as-built conditions from contractor's record drawings; DB A/E shall respond on site within a two-day period when requested.

· Procurement, Construction and Installation services of 9 Center, including all Management, Supervision, Labor, Transportation, Equipment and Materials and to perform work to include demolition, general construction, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, and certain other items as required by project drawings and specifications to create a complete and useable facility.

-- Project Scope --

GENERAL:

· Provide sufficient construction documents and construction services to completely renovate the clouded area of drawing WL-01-09AR located on the 9th floor of Building 1 at the Wilmington VA Medical Center, measuring at approximately 1,250 square feet including an existing unisex restroom. The objective is to construct a space to incorporate a lab for prosthetic fabrications and alterations, plus two enclosed offices and adequate space for four workstations. Included in this construction shall be demolition, purchase and installation of a new dedicated exhaust unit, and alterations to existing unisex restroom to meet ADA requirements. Offeror shall make layout changes, calculations, and provide documentation to support their design. Construction of the 9th floor shall be designed and installed as per the specifications and drawings approved through the Design and Project Design Team (PDT) process.

SPECIFICS:

· The area to be renovated is currently an old server room with raised floor and abandoned CRAC units being used occasionally as a police training room, lobby, and rest room. Following renovation, the area will be occupied by VA non-Veteran facing administrative staff using an open office concept with a few private offices and separate storage closet.

· This project is to be a complete renovation of the area to include abatement of all hazardous materials and demolition of all existing utilities and architectural features to the outer cladding of the building. Construction may include areas existential to the footprint for mechanical and service systems.

· Demolition of the existing space includes, but is not limited to the removal of all finishes, fixtures, interior walls (to include backup wall/inner wythe of the external wall), floors (to the slab and penetrations), ceilings (to the upper floor slab and penetrations), lighting, electrical distribution, HVAC equipment, fire/alarm systems, IT systems (to include BMS) and plumbing.

· There are currently two windows in the space. There is a desire to introduce daylighting if possible. Existing exterior door to be removed and in-filled with a dutch-door welded shut on bottom half, and have operable egress window on the top half.

· New door for roof access to be installed in mechanical room 9005. There is currently a window installed that is being used for roof access by maintenance personnel. Demolish existing abandoned exhaust system and its entirety in mechanical room 9005, and seal off all duct penetrations at the footprint and walls.

· The project shall have installed all new lighting and electrical/telecom distribution, including the use of existing 277/480VAC for specialized prosthetic fabrication equipment.

· Provide and install a new HVAC system to provide the appropriate amount of air exchanges for office space.

· Provide and install new floor/wall/ceiling finishes, including toilet accessories that meet ADA requirements.

· Provide and install a low-pressure air system in the lab that will tie into an existing compressor.

OTHER SPECIFICS:

1. Construction shall be addressed in phases to allow operations to continue during construction to the greatest extent possible. Phasing shall be determined during the 35% design review. Phasing must work within budget and allow the VA to continue operations at minimal interference.

2. The DB A/E shall be responsible for providing certified industrial hygiene services to perform asbestos survey investigations, bulk sampling, development of specifications and drawings, and construction period services. All designs shall be accomplished in accordance with VA guidelines and specifications, which are available on the Internet at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/. DB A/E shall pay particular attention to NFPA, BOCA, VA HVAC Design Manual, and VA program guide PG-18-14. SPECIAL NOTE: Be reminded that the VA guidelines are just a guide, and the project is not bound by them. If current healthcare trends dictate a different design approach is needed, we shall follow that approach.

3. The DB A/E shall be responsible for disposal of any Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers, light ballasts and capacitors. The PCB-containing items shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Upon removal of PCB-containing items for disposal, the "originator" copies of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700 22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700 22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), who will annotate the project file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's GEMS Coordinator.

4. The DB A/E shall provide professional architectural and engineering and construction services for the project and is responsible for providing all services necessary for design of this project – i.e. mechanical, electrical, asbestos sampling and monitoring, structural, fire alarm and suppression, communications, cable tv, etc.

-- Site Investigations --

EXPECTATION: DB A/E will make site visits as necessary to survey existing conditions.

Make site visits as required to determine existing as-built conditions affecting this project. NOTE: Information including drawings and other documentation provided to the DB A/E is used as reference only. All additional references and specifications are available in VHA’s Technical Information Library at address: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/. AutoCAD background drawings will be provided by the VA upon request. The DB A/E shall field verify all dimensions. The DB A/E shall field verify every aspect that relates to the project. Coordinate site visits with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) as determined after award.

-- Design Review Schedule --

EXPECTATION: Submit review packages so they are received on the noted day.

SUBMISSIONS:

Submit review packages so they are received on the noted day (calendar days after NTP) or earlier:

Note: The issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) for design will be at the first Project Design Team (PDT) Meeting. The Design-Build Team Contractor shall be required to attend and take minutes of each PDT meeting. Minutes shall be submitted electronically to the Project Manager and Contracting Officer within three calendar days of each meeting for approval and to be added to the official contract file.

-- Design Requirements/Submissions --

EXPECTATION: Submit complete review package in accordance with the following requirements and guidelines outlined in http://www.va.gov.facmgt/standard/aeinfo/aesubmin.doc. Please pay specific attention to the schematic, design and construction submission requirements. As appropriate depending upon the complexity of the design, the DB A/E may elect to delete individual submissions where they are not required (i.e. Do not address Site Development, Landscaping for interior renovation projects)

DELIVER:

All design packages directly to the Project Engineer on the established dates to allow the VA to review. A transmittal letter is required to go to the Contracting Officer on the same day as delivery. Include all information as follows and as outlined in the attachments for each submission. Information required for each submittal is outlined in Program Guide PG-18-15 Volume C November 2008. The manual is available at the following address: http://vaww.va.gov/facmgt/standard/aeinfo/aesubmin.doc

Design Development 35%: Attachment “A” 35% Submission Requirements

· Requirements for the 35% Design Development Documents Submission.

· Define the design elements based on the presented option and submit all information required by the PG-18-15 (35% Design Development).

· Identify Working Drawings scope within the construction budget.

· Identify all design calculations.

· Identify impact of existing asbestos.

· Develop plans and marked up specifications to meet all applicable federal and state

· codes/requirements, including but not limited to IBC, OSHA, DEP, EPA, NEC, NFPA 20, 24, 25, 70, 72, 99, 101, 110.

· Identify all design calculations.

· Identify all existing utilities and utilities requirements.

· Identify all potential bid deduct alternatives.

· Identify all phasing requirements for construction.

· Develop Infection Control Risk Assessment (VA EC-43)

Design Development 100%: Attachment “B” 100% Submission Requirements

· Requirements for the 100% Design Development Documents Submission.

· Address all comments from the 35% review.

· Consolidate all necessary submittals by specification section on an Excel spreadsheet. Checklist to be utilized to track/monitor submittal process.

· Revise and update cost estimate.

· Finalize all design calculations.

· Finalize all phasing requirements for construction.

· Finalize impact of existing asbestos.

· Finalize Infection Control Risk Assessment (VA EC-43)

· Address all comments from the VISN Safety & Fire Protection Review.

Contract Documents (CD) Submission: Attachment “C” Submission Requirements

· Submit a complete document set of all contract requirements. The Cover Page shall be submitted for approval signatures. If necessary, update and submit until approved by the VA.

-- Construction Period Services --

EXPECTATION: Respond to submittals and other requests in a timely manner.

PROVIDE:

· Review all material submittals, shop drawings and test reports (if required), etc and provide recommendations to the VA within five calendar days upon request.

· Make site visits on requests of the VA and prepare written reports to include agreed upon changes in design as determined necessary during the construction. Visits made based on errors and omissions in design will be at no cost to the VA.

· Participate in partial and/or final acceptance inspections as scheduled and generate punch list items for completion. The punch list shall reference the contract documents for specific deficiencies (i.e. specification section, drawing detail, etc.)

· Prepare as-built drawings on original set with DB A/E’s stamp, based on record drawings that the contractor kept during construction. Transpose contractor’s as-built’s to AutoCAD 2020 and provide a set of updated as-built’s on CD within 30 days to the Project Engineer.

ATTACHMENT “A”

· Deliver the following (labeled with 35% Design Development Document Submission) and include this attachment as a checklist with your submission:

35% Design Development Submission Requirements

· 1 Copy of a narrative report forwarding the design develop 35% submission addressing items listed in the design requirements and any additional DB A/E recommendations. The report should include identifying potential bid deduct alternatives, recommended construction phasing based upon discussions with the program manager, and any design calculations or analysis. Report shall also contain sample catalog cut sheets of new equipment to be installed in the design. Asbestos assessment report will also be required.

· 2 full-sized sets of all drawings updating all previous comments required by project, produced on AutoCAD 2020 software.

· 1 Copy of updated itemized cost estimate by spec section or trade (labor, material and equipment) and also by VA criteria, NRM, Minor, BSER and BSEA.

· 1 copy of custom edited VA Master Specifications of sections to be used for this project and a master submittal list identifying all the submittals required to be submitted by the contractor for review.

· 1 copy of drawings in AutoCAD 2020 and .pdf format and specifications in Microsoft Word 360 and .pdf format on (CD).

ATTACHMENT “B”

· Deliver the following (labeled with 100% Design Development Document Submission) and include this attachment as a checklist with your submission:

100% Design Development Submission Requirements

· 1 copy of a narrative report forwarding the design development 35% submission addressing items listed in the design requirements and any additional DB A/E recommendations. The report should include identifying potential bid deduct alternatives, recommended construction phasing based upon discussions with the program manager, and any design calculations or analysis, document the dates, times, places, names of surveyors, existing conditions of systems surveyed, all field observations, as well as DB A/E design recommendations. Report shall also contain sample catalog cut sheets of new equipment to be installed in the design. Shall include IH Report - Task 1 as per Attachment F.

· 2 full-sized sets of all drawings updating all previous comments required by project, produced on AutoCAD 2020 software.

· 1 Copy of the proposed construction schedule.

· 1 copy of updated itemized cost estimate by spec section and trade (labor, material and equipment).

· 1 copy of final edited VA Master Specifications of sections to be used for this project and a master submittal list identifying all the submittals required to be submitted by the contractor for review.

· 2 copies of Infection Control Risk Assessment.

· 1 copy of drawings in AutoCAD 2020 and .pdf format and specifications in Microsoft Word 360 and .pdf format on (CD).

ATTACHMENT “C”

EXPECTATION: Submit complete contract documents for final review prior to Notice to Proceed for Construction. Continue to submit contract documents until all changes are incorporated by the DB A/E for final signature prior to Notice to Proceed for Construction. Upon approval duplicate copies as required.

· Deliver the following (labeled with Contract Documents Submission) and include this attachment as a checklist with your submission:

Contract Document Submission Requirements

· 1 copy of the Cover Sheet (AutoCAD) for final VA signatures.

· 2 sets of all drawings updating all previous comments required by project, produced on AutoCAD 2020 software – for final VA review. If approved final sets to be submitted with signed off cover sheet.

· 1 copy of final project specification prepared in Microsoft Word 360 software and .pdf format. Include a master submittal list in the specifications.

· 1 CD containing

· All drawings in AutoCAD 2020 and in .pdf format

· All specifications in both Microsoft Word 360 and .pdf format

· Submittal Spreadsheet – identifying all the submittals required to be submitted by the contractor for review. The list shall be organized by division and specification.

· Upon signature approval, provide 2 sets of final Contract Documents (complete with VA signed Cover Sheet). Provide two ½ size sets of final drawings.

ATTACHMENT “F”

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

DB A/E REGULATIONS ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

I. The DB A/E shall hire a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Consultant to assist in the assessment, design and construction monitoring for asbestos abatement.

II. The CIH shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

A. Be certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygienists in Industrial Hygiene-Comprehensive.

B. Have asbestos abatement experience in assessment, design, abatement construction monitoring and decontamination clearance.

C. His office to be as close as possible to the project location, so that he will be available to the Resident Engineer during construction on an on-call basis with a response time of one day.

D. Will have support staff and back-up capacity to provide adequate level of support to the Resident Engineer throughout construction.

III. The scope of work for the DB A/E with his CIH consultant is as follows:

A. Preliminary (35%) Design

Task 1: Review building records and interview station personnel for detection of trade name material used for the construction of the buildings, which are known to contain asbestos. Perform a visual inspection of the areas impacted and develop a sampling strategy that will yield statistically viable conclusions on extent of asbestos present. Perform this task at the first submittal and notify VA on results at 100% submission.

B. Final 100% Review Design

Task 2: Collect bulk suspected asbestos samples and utilize the services of a testing lab accredited by the American Industrial Hygienists Association.

Upon receiving the results determine adequacy for an assessment report. Any samples requiring further clarification, utilizing scanning electron microscopy (SEM), need to be contracted to a qualified laboratory for sample analysis. If additional samples are required, take such samples at this stage so that the maximum detection of asbestos can be achieved. This service (bulk sampling) will be at no cost.

Task 3: Prepare an exposure assessment report on only the impacted areas of the modification project. Include the following information:

A. Describe the impacted areas by sketches, room names or other means. Show or describe the location of each sample taken, its composition and identification number.

B. Classify each impacted space as “Major Abatement” “Minor Abatement” or “No Abatement” areas. A “Major Abatement” area requires full protective measures (sealing off, change room, shower room, etc.), and all asbestos must be removed within the limits of the area. A “Minor Abatement” area can be decontaminated with one or more applications of the ‘glove and bag” approach. A “No Abatement” area requires no abatement work.

C. For each “Major Abatement” area, provide quantity and cost estimates of all asbestos within the limits of the area. Quantities to be in linear feet of pipe and square feet of ceilings and walls. The cost to be derived from the quantities multiplied by a unit price.

D. For each “Minor Abatement” area, provide the description, size and location of each element to be decontaminated and a cost estimate.

E. Provide summary of the square feet of floor space for all abatement areas, the total linear and square feet of asbestos to be abated, the total cost of abatement and a preliminary schedule of completion. Include in the cost estimate any cost for decontamination.

F. Provide an assessment on the impact of abatement on building sub-systems such as ceilings, lights, walls, carpets, pipes and equipment. Provide room-by-room description and estimated quantities of impacted items to be placed (number of lighting fixtures, square feet of ceiling, etc.) and a summary of these quantities. Provide a cost estimate for all impacted items.

G. Provide a cover statement signed by both the DB A/E and the CIH consultant. The statement shall be in accordance with the “Sample Cover Statement” provided by the VA, as part of the DB A/E package.

H. Submit the report at the 100% Design Review Submission.

Task 4: Prepare drawings and specifications for the asbestos abatement work reflecting the assessment report. The drawings shall be separately identified from the rest of the drawings, be 1/8” scale plans and shall provide as a minimum the following information:

A. For each “Major Abatement” area show the limits of sealing off, the location and quantities of asbestos material, the arrangements for auxiliary rooms, such as change room, shower room, etc., transportation to the loading platform.

B. For each “Minor Abatement” area show on plans the exact location type and length of pipe element to be abated by the “glove and bag” approach and any other abatement features.

C. Provide details, sections, notes and any other information that are necessary for complete bid documents.

D. Prepare project specifications by editing and modifying the VA master specifications on asbestos abatement.

E. Provide the drawings and specifications for the restoration of the impacted building sub-systems as an integral part of the overall project design. Provide for replacing of removed asbestos insulation with acceptable non-asbestos insulation, replacing contaminated carpets, replacing old contaminated light fixtures and replacing partially torn down plaster ceilings.

F. The submittals of the working drawings for abatement shall coincide with the submittals for the working drawings of the modification project.

G. Provide an integrated phasing showing how the abatement and the general modification work will be executed. Provide some reasonable cushion between each abatement phase and the following general construction phase to allow for unforeseen delays in abatement completion.

Task 5: Assist VA to determine whether the abatement sub-contractor meets qualification requirements. Provide onsite continuous monitoring during construction of the performance of the abatement sub-contractor. Check and approve the set-up for each “Major Abatement” area, check the standard operating procedure of the abatement contractor, continuously monitor air contamination inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and drawings, and monitor access/egress into containment areas. Determine abatement of asbestos discovered during construction and advise the Resident Engineer on time and cost for such abatement.

Task 6: Perform the final inspection and testing at the end of the abatement work on the area and if the results are satisfactory, release the space to the general contractor for general work.

Task 7: At the end of all abatement work, a compliance certificate signed by both the CIH and the DB A/E shall be issued. The compliance certificate shall be in accordance with the “Sample Certificate” provided by the VA in the DB A/E package.

IV. The CIH consultant and his technician(s) shall be involved as lead trade in Tasks 1,2,3,5,6, and 7 and shall assist the DB A/E in the performance of Task 4.

ATTACHMENT “F-1”

COVER STATEMENT FOR ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT REPORT

1. The enclosed Asbestos Assessment Report for has been prepared, as part of Project # and covers the following buildings . I certify that I have surveyed each of the buildings or areas in my contract, have interviewed station personnel and have supervised technicians for the examination of available records related to the buildings.

2. Based on the information gathered through the above activities and on the expected extent of the renovation as explained to me by of the DB A/E firm on this project, I have devised a sampling plan and I have supervised the trained Industrial Hygiene Technicians during the collection of the samples.

3. I have selected a qualified analytical laboratory for the analysis of the samples and I have evaluated the sampling results to ensure that statistically viable results on asbestos hazards were available for all buildings involved.

4. Bases on the above information, I have prepared the attached Asbestos Hazard Assessment Report. This report reflects the best-known abatement technology, the Asbestos Management Policy for the Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Projects and all applicable regulations. An abatement design, which will be prepared by a qualified abatement contractor, will achieve the desired decontamination of the impacted areas and minimize exposure of people and the environment.

(C. I. H. NAME CERTIFICATION NO. & STATE CERTIFIED IN)

ATTACHMENT “F-2”

CERTIFICATION ON ASBESTOS ABATEMENT FOR

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

1. I certify that the asbestos abatement of buildings , which are renovated under Project No. located at VAMC, has been successfully completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications. These documents were prepared under my supervision (which were reviewed and approved by me prior to construction).

2. I certify that all impacted spaces have achieved the decontamination levels required by the “Asbestos Management Policy for the Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Projects”.

3. I certify that during the entire abatement process and for all impacted areas, the maximum protection of people and the environment that known technology can provide has been achieved.

4. I further certify that during the abatement process all the applicable regulations and the provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Asbestos Policy have been observed.

5. The specific results of my final testing and inspection for each impacted area are attached. The final testing and inspection were performed under my supervision prior to turning each space over to the VAMC for further remodeling work.

(C. I. H. NAME CERTIFICATION NO. & STATE CERTIFIED IN)

Wilmington, DE VAMC Design-Build Scope of Work Renovate 9 Center Project No. 460-19-001

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EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR AWARD

This section of the solicitation outlines the competitive source selection process which will result in one (1) award to an eligible Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concern. The selection process is structured based on a two-phase Design-Build selection process in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.3. In addition, the evaluation incorporates the procedures in FAR Subpart 15.1 utilizing a “Best Value” source selection process with the option of a trade-off strategy for all non-cost/non-price evaluation factors. The Government intends to award, without discussions to the offeror deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.1 and FAR 52.215-1. The offeror’s proposal must conform to the solicitation requirements and be judged to represent a “Best Value” to the Government. The “Best Value” is the most advantageous offer, design concepts, proposed technical solutions, key personnel, construction management and price considered and consistent with the Government's stated importance of evaluation criteria. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AWARD TO OTHER THAN THE LOW- PRICED OFFERORS. This may result in award being made to a higher-rated, higher-priced offeror(s) where the Contracting Officer determines that an offeror's proposal offers a “Best Value” that outweighs the price difference. To arrive at a best value decision, an integrated assessment between all non-cost/non-price evaluation factors and price will be conducted.

This procurement will have a two phased selection process. Offerors will be evaluated during both phases. Phase 1 of the selection process includes the receipt of offers from all interested firms eligible to receive an award set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. NO PRICING INFORMATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED DURING THIS PHASE 1 PROCESS. NO BONDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED DURING PHASE 1 PROCESS. The Phase 1 evaluation will consist of a review and evaluation of each offer against the Phase 1 evaluation factors. Thereafter, proposals shall be ranked, and the three (3) most highly rated offers shall be selected to participate in the Phase 2 of this process. All offers not selected to participate in Phase 2 shall be notified that no further consideration of their proposal will be given.

PHASE 1 EVALUATION FACTORS

Offerors shall be evaluated according to the following evaluation factors for Phase 1:

1. Technical Approach: Technical approach to performing the work as outlined in the Scope of Work.

2. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: Specialized experience of the A/E in designing similarly scoped projects.

3. Capability to Perform

4. Previous Experience/Past Performance: Experience of contractor team in performing the installation and renovation of Prosthetics and Laboratory systems in established healthcare facilities.

The Phase 2 evaluation process will exist amongst the three (3) most highly rated offers selected from Phase 1. The Phase 2 proposals shall be submitted in two parts: Volume 1-Technical Proposal and Volume 2-Price Proposal. Bonds are required in Phase 2, Volume 2-Price Proposal. For Phase 2, offerors will be provided an existing as built drawing and a second more in depth site visit will be scheduled. They will also be allowed 30 days to prepare their Phase 2 proposals. The Phase 2 evaluation process will consist of an in- depth review of an offeror’s detailed and expanded technical design, as well as an examination of the offeror’s response to each evaluation criteria as compared to the solicitation requirements. In the final selection, proposals will be evaluated based on an offeror’s demonstration of technical understanding by the thoroughness, soundness, comprehensiveness and price reasonableness of its technical approach.

PHASE 2 EVALUATION FACTORS

Technical proposals for Phase 2 shall be evaluated according to the following evaluation factors:

1. 10% Drawings

2. Management Plan.

3. Scheduling.

4. Price.

EVALUATION FACTORS

1. Design Build Solicitation This project will be solicited as a firm fixed price best value contract. The solicitation will be conducted as a two-phase design / build in accordance with FAR 36.3. The A/E and construction contractor team shall be required to submit information in two phases.

A. Under Phase I of the solicitation the contractor Design-Build Team shall be required to submit detailed information on the following as explained later in the solicitation:

1. Technical approach

2. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence

3. Capability to Perform

4. Previous Experience/ Past Performance

The Phase I factors are of equal weight of importance, and an overall rating shall be assigned.

The following information/documentation is required as part of the offeror’s Phase I proposal:

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS for Phase I: Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work shall submit one (1) hard copy along with one (1) electronic (CD) copy. Submissions by electronic means i.e. e-mail are NOT permitted. Additionally, the submission shall include an insert detailing the following information:

1. Dun & Bradstreet Number

2. Unique Entity ID

3. Tax ID Number

4. The e-mail address and phone number of the Primary Point of Contact

5. A printed copy of the firm’s VIPS Registry

6. A printed copy of the firm’s SAM Registry

7. Certification of OSHA and EPA violations

8. EMR Rating

9. VETS 4212 filing

10. Contractor shall provide detailed information for each of the following factors that the Government will evaluate. Information shall be presented in a manner that highlights your firm’s capabilities in meeting the specific areas that are listed under each evaluation factor. Detailed information of Phase I:

a) Technical Approach – provide design and construction approach; roles and responsibilities; quality control policies and standards; scheduling methodology; and considerations for fast tracking.

b) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence to include general renovations; number and duties of proposed staff: addressing function, responsibilities and authorities of key personnel designing and constructing to signage and wayfinding design and installation.

c) Past Performance of at least three but no more than five projects similar in size and scope. Preferably Design Build Projects, but, if no Design Build projects have been completed, construction projects will be acceptable.

This information will then be evaluated, and the Government shall select the three most highly qualified offerors. The Contracting Officer will then issue a Request For Proposal to the three most highly qualified offerors to provide the information per Phase II of the solicitation. All questions are to be sent to the attention of cheryl.roberts2@va.gov .

2. Phase I Rating Guidance:

Phase 1 There are four (4) non-priced evaluation factors for Phase I. There are three (3) technical and one past performance. Each factor will receive a rating with an overall total rating established for Phase I. The factors are of equal weight of importance

1. Technical Approach:

This factor evaluates how the individual offeror will approach the design and construction of this project. The offeror shall provide detailed information addressing the organization and the roles and responsibilities of the various sub-contractors for both the design and construction.

Offeror shall also provide adequate detail on the offeror’s policy regarding Quality Control (QC) and how the offeror intends to achieve this standard on the project. The offeror is to provide the scheduling methodology and demonstrate an understanding of its limitation and success. The offeror shall also include considerations of “Fast Track” construction whereby preliminary site construction activities can begin prior to the completion of the accepted 100% design documents

2. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence:

This factor evaluates the experience of the construction firm and design team in completing projects requiring skills like those anticipated for this contract. This includes experience in working with renovations for administration spaces, Prosthetics processes, and Prosthetics Laboratories and Fabrication.

This factor also evaluates offeror’s number of personnel and the duties of proposed technical staff to determine if offeror has the ability to manage project within the area of consideration without significant difficulty.

Offeror should adequately address functions, responsibilities and authorities for performing such duties as overall project management, site superintendence, quality control, safety, administration and in-house trade capabilities.

Offeror shall provide a minimum of three (3) project examples similar to the one proposed at the Wilmington VA Medical Center

3. Capability to Perform:

This factor evaluates the ability of the Construction firm to perform given their current projected workload and the availability of their key personnel, to accomplish the project in the required time.

4. Previous Experience/Past Performance:

The Past Performance proposal evaluation will consider such things as an offeror's business practices, quality, customer relationship, and ability to successfully perform as proposed and other considerations considering currency, relevancy, sources, context, and trends. Past Performance includes current on-going (present) performance.

To conduct the performance risk assessment, the Government may use data provided by the offeror, and data obtained from other sources. An offeror with no Past Performance may receive a rating based on the evaluation of its predecessor companies, key personnel, and/or subcontractors. These ratings may have the same weight as the ratings of the proposing company. If such information is not applicable (i.e., the offeror does not have a predecessor company, key personnel or subcontractors with relevant experience), the offeror shall be evaluated as "Neutral”. However, the proposal of an offeror with no relevant Past Performance history, while rated” Neutral” in Past Performance, may not represent the most advantageous proposal to the Government. For this solicitation, currency is performance occurring within the last five years through the solicitation release date. Within this period, performance occurring later in the period may have greater significance than work occurring earlier in the period. For example, performance information for work occurring during 2015 may have greater importance than performance information for work occurring during 2010.

In assessing relevancy, the Government may evaluate an offeror's references for similarity of the construction methods to the scope of this solicitation, (multi-discipline or specialized area), scope/type of contracts/projects, cost magnitude of projects as it relates to price. Performance on managing multiple multi-disciplined projects at one time may also be considered.

Phase 1-The Phase 1 evaluation will result in the selection of the three (3) most highly rated offers for participation and proposal submission in the Phase 2 process. During the Phase 1 evaluation process, only technical evaluation factors will be considered. No consideration of pricing will occur during this phase. The evaluation factors under consideration for Phase 1 are listed below, and will be evaluated as Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Marginal and Unsatisfactory.

Factor 1: Technical Approach

· Offerors shall provide a written narrative approach proposed to accomplish the statement of work. Discussion of the technical approach shall contain explanations of proposed approaches to performing and accomplishing the work.

· Include as part of the narrative a statement of any problems anticipated in accomplishing the work and an evaluation of the various methods considered for resolving the problems/difficulties.

· Include a proposed project plan which outlines the work to be accomplished to include a start/completion…